Oxygenation Through The Lifespan

Question 1

what should oxygen saturation be for a healthy patient?

Answer 1

≥ 93%

Question 2

What is one of the first steps to take before assessing a patient?

Answer 2

Turn on the lights

Question 3

What would someone with low perfusion look like?

Answer 3

Extremely pale

Question 4

4 factors that influence oxygenation

Answer 4

Developmental, physiological, life style, environmental

Question 5

What is used to suction an infant’s nose/mouth?

Answer 5

Bulb suction

Question 6

Where should a bulb syringe be kept?

Answer 6

Next to the infant

Question 7

What can you attach to suction tubing for infants/pediatrics?

Answer 7

Little sucker

Question 8

What do you attach to suction tubing for adults?

Answer 8

Yankeur

Question 9

Why is suction used on patients?

Answer 9

To keep the airways patent

Question 10

what should an oxygen flow meter be set at?

Answer 10

≥ 10 L/min

Question 11

What should be in a pediatric/neonatal room to assist with drug administration?

Answer 11

Code sheet

Question 12

What are 6 things that should be looked at in a safety check?

Answer 12

Suction, oxygen flow, Ambu bag, masks, intubation supplies, cardiac respiratory monitor

Question 13

How many electrodes are on the lead for ECG monitoring?

Answer 13

3

Question 14

Where should the leads be placed for ECG monitoring?

Answer 14

Black: left chest or left axilla
Red (or green): below the black
White: right chest or right axilla

Question 15

How can electrodes be removed?

Answer 15

Water

Question 16

when can oxygen be administered?

Answer 16

Only when there is an order

Question 17

How can oxygen be administered?

Answer 17

Continuously or intermittent

Question 18

What are the 2 things that an oxygen order must include for the rate?

Answer 18

How many liters per minute and the fraction of inspired oxygen (%)

Question 19

Oxygen toxicity can happen in the ______ and _______

Answer 19

Retina, lungs

Question 20

5 ways oxygenation can be measured

Answer 20

Pulse oximetry, peak flow meter, pulmonary function test, incentive spirometer, blood gas analysis

Question 21

Using a peak flow meter,when should you be concerned about oxygen and when should you go to the hospital?

Answer 21

Yellow: concern
Red: go see a doctor

Question 22

What can you use for a young child to exercise the lungs?

Answer 22

Blow bubbles

Question 23

Which oxygenation measurement is invasive?

Answer 23

Blood gas analysis

Question 24

oxygen delivery methods from least invasive to most invasive

Answer 24

Low flow nasal cannula ⇒high flow nasal cannula⇒simple face mask ⇒partial rebreather mask ⇒ Venturi mask ⇒ non rebreather mask

Question 25

Range of oxygen flow for a nasal cannula? When is it high flow vs low flow?

Answer 25

1/8 L/min - 8 L/min
5-8 L/min: high flow
1/8-6 L/min: low flow

Question 26

when should humidifaction be used with a nasal cannula?

Answer 26

Always!!

Question 27

How does nasal cannula tubing get placed on an infant vs. an adult?

Answer 27

Taped onto cheeks vs. around ears

Question 28

what is the flow rate for a simple face mask? When will this be used?

Answer 28

6-12 liters per minute with 35-50% FiO2
Short term use

Question 29

What is the flow rate for a partial rebreather mask?

Answer 29

10-15 L/min at 60-90% FiO2

Question 30

What is the flow rate for a Venturi mask?

Answer 30

4-12 liters per minute at 24-60% FiO2

Question 31

Which mask has a one-way value?

Answer 31

Non rebreather mask

Question 32

What should be done for a patient wearing a face mask for oxygen when he or she needs to eat or drink?

Answer 32

Switch to a nasal cannula

Question 33

which masks have a reservoir bag?

Answer 33

Partial rebreather and non rebreather masks

Question 34

What is the purpose of the value on a non rebreather mask?

Answer 34

Prevent CO2 retention

Question 35

Which oxygen devices do not require an oxygen source?

Answer 35

Metered dose inhaler, dry powder inhaler, spacer/reservoir